The joy of undivided attention
The morning commute. Nobody likes it. I can’t remember the last time someone bragged to me about spending more time in traffic or on the subway. But we all deal with it the best we can. Some people listen to music in their car. Some check social media on the bus. And some get their rapid fix of daily news.
It’s natural to want your daily brief of current events in a tight and efficient manner. You’re a busy person, and your time is limited. But not everything in life was meant to be rushed. Sometimes you want to listen to a whole album, not just the top 10 hits of the week. Sometimes you want to read an entire book, not just a chapter or two. Sometimes you want to watch an entire movie, not just your favorite scenes on YouTube.
There’s a satisfaction that comes with diving into something and giving it your full, undivided attention for a long period of time. Most of our normal work days are spent in a rush; we need everything done as quickly as possible. We try to multitask and divide our attention amongst countless tasks. It’s tranquil and satisfying to spend our free time putting on a pot of coffee (or pouring a glass of wine), finding somewhere cozy and taking a deep dive.
That’s why we created Gazet. If your morning news rundown is a Beatles greatest hits album, Gazet is Abbey Road. We want a place for people who enjoy really sinking their teeth into a topic and reading in-depth journalism on whatever subject they choose.
We live in an age with countless mediums competing for our attention. Facebook and Twitter offer an incredible service. We have more information at the tip of our fingers, and we can keep in touch with people like never before. But sometimes we all want a break from rapid information. Sometimes we all want to just slow down and really soak something in.
So next time you’re in the mood to take a deep dive into something, check out Gazet. Compile what you find and share it with friends. There are no magic algorithms controlling our homepage. Humans are the algorithm. We can’t wait to see what you dig up.
